The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-21
CLEVELAND GOING HOME.
HE WILL REACH WASHING TON EARLY
To-MORROW MORNING..

/
The City's Present to Mrs. Cieveia,d-A
welcome IiIumined by Bennres nj Rorae.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 20,-After a good
| nights rest on the special train the Presidents
party arrived here at 8 o'clock this morning.
| There were the usual largo crowds In waiting.
| but the strictest order prevailed. Commerce
| street, from the station to tho hotel. nearly q
half milo away. was lined by troops on each
side, who kept wide avenue open from curb
| to curb.lGov. seay. Mayor Reese, and Col New
man, President OF the State Agricultural 3d.
ciety, who composed reception committee,
were within the lines, and conducted tho guests
| at once to their carriages and then to tho ho-
tel. The reception made an exceedingly ia
| vorable impression upon the minds OF tho
President and all his companions.
At tho hotel Senator Pugh. Senator Morgan.
the members Of the Governors staff, tho Presi-
dent OF tho Senate, the Speaker OF the House,
ex-Gov. ONeil. Congressman Davidson. and q
number OF ladies greeted the city's guests In
the hotel parlors where q half hour was spent
In making or renewing acquaintances. The
party breakfasted at the hotel with Gov and
Mrs. seay. Col. and Mrs. Newman, Mayor
Reese and daughter. ex-Gov. O'Neil, Senator
Morgan. Senator Pugh. and few others. after
which they reviewed the troops from the bal
cony OF the hotel. There were about 1000
men in the column, including q troop Of cav
airy and battery of artillery.
Before the party took carriages for a ride
about town Mrs. Cleveland was the recipient
Of unique and beautiful souvenir. It is
jewel case In the form Of bale OF cotton,
about eight inches in length and proportonate
in depth and width. 1t is made OF pure silver.
and is a very artistic production. Its sides are
OF o1idized silver. representing the bagging Of
the BALE while frosted spots bear striking re-
H. L,,~
it's confinement. Tho inside OF the cover bears
this inscription:
Presented to Mr.. Grover Cleveland by the Mayor and
Of Ter visit to Montgomery, Ala, Oct 10 1887.
The presentation was made by Mayor Reese,
In the namo OF tho municipality
Tho rido through the beautiful city was a
most enjoyable feature OF the days demonstra-
tiSn Public and private buildings were eabo
appearances. The welcoming address was de-
liyered By Gov, seay upon the arrival of the
ss$ at soa the conclusion
little Of tho State 81 Alabama and is people
snd If ph city se bs 6ys sa % hSs
pendent growth and development than Ala
bama There is hardly a food product which
and valuable timber waiting for its utilization
1es and so as
eurance OF wealth and commercial greatness.
hs 81 HSoa sn is
counties are bounded or intersected by rivers
nayigsble or easily made so. Your railroad
ialxsst and finest bay on the Gulf Of MEXICO .A
By tse s o
Sbeb IN the
tion: nor o can sny have ~ Greater stake IN
the welfare and progress OF the entire country.
or in the harmonious and friendly feeling upon
cultural products. and as you Increase their
volume and variety. you are not only enriehIng
afs1 as
erful element OF national cohesion. and in its
manufacture you are preparing the strongest
bends q o1 nssG i units; sGyyssn q sn Sa
goes far toward DESTROYING sectional feeling,
Your fellow oo m g. H., appreciate nss tho
thsy be s
wictedness 81 those partlsans Who seek to aid
their ambitious schemes by engendering hate
posure. and yet there i Is and should be an in
sistance upon strict adherence to tho settle
ment which has been made of disputed aues.,
tions, and upon the unreserved acceptance of
such settlement. AS against this believe no
business consideration should prevail and l
enough abroad in the land to insure n proper
and substantial recognition of tho good faith
we Know that YOU still have problems to
solve Involving considerations concerning You
alone. questions beyond the reach Of Federal
you should deal. l have no fear that you will
fail to do your manful duty in these matters.
which viii have before suggested, say to YOU that
the educational advantages and the care which
be to to s
OF the entire country rs intimate and potential
as your. productions and the DEVELOPMENT Of
prosperity. am Informed that thrse-fourths
Of the popul alton Of your State are engaged in
visit to Montsomery occurs at . time whom
your State fair is IN progress: Such exhibitions
Improvement. and surely there is no better in
dex to o States material condition and certain
wealth than is afforded by such a general dis
the people Of your State and capital for tho
tho feeling that she cannot eyade II she would
her greatness and commanding position have
twss due 70 the remarkable pa and
Presidents speech was sudiss e the very out
ancs to respond was the signal for wild out
burst Of, cheers. and he was frequently; in
bless O'
From tho speaking stand tho party was es-
oorted In their carriages about the fair grounds,
this being for the limited time ct the commit:
tees disposal, a. moro acceptable method OF
giving the people an opportunity to see the
President than BY the usual way OF passing the
multitude before him. Tho special train was
taken to tho fair grounds, and the party board
ed It and started for home at o'clock.
The President received telegram from the
Mayor Of New Orleans saying that committee
was on the way to ask that the trim be extend.
ed to that city. Col. Lamont replied that the
Presidents imperative engagements make
compliance with the request impossible.
The good order in Montgomery was main
talned to the moment Of Departure 1t was TIL,
tho excellent plans made by them. based APP
parently upon the experience OF the travellers
In other places, and described In the news
papers. To guard against remote possibilities
OF delay or Inconvenience in case members Of
tho Presidential party should become sepa-
rated from their fellows. thoy were supplied in
OF the Governor and Mayor authorizing them
to pass the guards anywhere at any time, but
gomery somehow reminded the visitors OF
Madison. Wis. Each is type OF it's section,
he 1f n